If you are looking for a new career in a wide open field, you might want to consider real estate. Many real estate jobs require no industry experience. Large brokerages offer extensive training programs that will teach you everything you need to know to be successful. Real estate schools offer courses that will allow you to add the necessary skills that will need to find a job in the industry, even without experience.

Review Online Job Boards

Many real estate jobs are posted on Internet job boards such as Monster.com. Commonly listed real estate jobs that require no experience include everything from administrative assistants to leasing agents to property managers. Review the postings and develop a list of real estate job classifications that intrigue you. Cull the list and focus on the jobs that require no experience. Identify the specific skill sets required to be successful, and then apply for the jobs that appear to offer the best fit.

Talk to a Broker

Real estate brokers often hire administrative assistants to help manage their offices. Administrative assistants come from a variety of backgrounds, and their success is often more a matter of proper training than experience. In fact, RealtyTimes magazine suggests reaching out to people with skills similar to an executive secretary rather than someone with previous experience in real estate. Visit local real estate offices and ask if they need administrative help. Be prepared to explain why they would be smart to hire you.

Apartment Locators

Apartment locators function like real estate agents, but they work for renters instead of home buyers. Firms like Chicago-based Apartment Solutions interview and qualify prospective renters, schedule appointments, show units and help with the paperwork. Much like real estate firms, apartment locators hire employees for a variety of positions, including administrative assistants and leasing agents. Many of these positions require no experience.

Visit a Real Estate School

Most metropolitan areas have real estate schools where agents and brokers go for mandatory pre-licensing courses and continuing education. These schools are a great source of information about real estate jobs in their communities. Many have career resources and can provide valuable assistance as you search for the right opportunities. Texas-based Champions School of Real Estate even has a career center on its website where prospective students can learn more about local real estate companies that are looking for employees.

About the Author

Based in Indianapolis, Robert Sharpe is a writer and electronic media publisher. He has been covering career and business matters, environmental issues, sustainability and the economy since 2008. His work has appeared in "Texas Realtor" and other regional publications. Sharpe holds an M.B.A. in finance and accounting from Regis University in Denver.